Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 135 Video Call with Xiao Zhao

In the morning, after dealing with matters in town, Zhenxing and the others were taken away by the arriving international police.

However, the authorities will naturally not disclose the truth about this earthquake to avoid causing unnecessary panic and further trouble.

Although the Lily of the Valley tournament was temporarily suspended due to the earthquake, the organizers quickly announced that the quarterfinals would be postponed for three days and would resume at that time.

As compensation, half the cost of tickets for all subsequent matches will be refunded...

Even if they didn't withdraw, most people would still watch it anyway, since they'd come all this way. Besides, earthquakes are natural disasters that can't be controlled by force and have little to do with the Pokémon League.

After all, it was something that couldn't be stopped, but everyone was quite happy to see the sincerity of the alliance officials, especially those who set up stalls. Who wouldn't be happy to be able to do business for a few more days?

But for every person with connections, there's someone else with worries...

Upon learning that the match had been postponed, Xiao Zhi felt as if he had been doused with cold water in the dead of winter. He had rested for two days and was finally able to have this most crucial match today, but it turned out that he was being played!

He had already made all the preparations, because his opponent in this battle was a formidable rival in the Sinnoh region... But since things had come to this, he could only use these few days to continue training his Pokémon!

Most of the players who participated in the quarterfinals were actually in a similar state to him.

However, there are exceptions. For example, the biggest favorite to win this tournament, Dakto, who has made it all the way to the quarterfinals, is now walking on a messy street. Since no one cares about him anymore, he is in a very good mood.

Fame has its downsides; nobody wants to be surrounded by reporters and fans wanting autographs and photos...

After learning that the hotel had collapsed, Mingyou had nowhere to go for the time being, so she found a relatively secluded corner to camp in and prepare breakfast.

Riolu followed behind him without making a sound, very quiet, like a child who had made a mistake. Even when Smoke Tea fell on its head, it did not resist at all.

Mingyou planned to keep the other person with her for the time being, and then send them back to Binhai City after a while to deal with those troubles.

A moment later, after setting up the platform and starting a fire, his Rotom phone finally beeped with a message notification. He paused what he was doing, took it out to check, and sure enough, it was a reply from Xiao Zhao…

"Sorry, I'm in class, and my phone is off. Has the strange ball been found yet?"

"Yes, it's a Moon Bear. It's very similar in personality to my Moon Bear. It gets along well with Ponpon and the others, and it's in great condition, so you don't need to worry."

"Then I'll have to ask you to take care of it. But is it convenient for you to video chat? I'd like to check on its condition."

"no problem."

After sending the message, Mingyou immediately opened a video call. The screen quickly displayed Xiaozhao's familiar face; she was still wearing a white headscarf and didn't seem to have changed much, but…

Have you gained weight?

"..."

Xiao Zhao, who was just about to say hello, felt like ending the video call as soon as she heard those words.

Who is this person?!

But she usually doesn't get angry. Even when she hears a question like this, she just gives an awkward but polite smile and replies softly, "It's probably because my lifestyle hasn't been very regular lately. I've been staying up late taking care of my Pokémon..."

"That won't do. You need to take care of yourself when you live alone. Your health is the most important thing. If you feel too tired, why don't you take a few days off to rest?"

"Of course I know that... but there's nothing I can do about it. Anyway, thank you for your concern~"

As the two were talking, Ponpo burst into the frame and happily waved to Xiaozhao.

"Mmm~"

"Long time no see, Ponpon~"

Xiao Zhao waved at it too.

Mingyou smiled calmly, let them chat for a bit, and then picked up her Rotom phone, pointing the camera at the Moon Bear sleeping on the ground.

"Did you see that?"

"Hmm... Although I don't have much of an impression of it either, just looking at it through the screen gives me a strange sense of peace."

This is Xiaozhao's true feeling. Actually, when she first saw the Fiery Deer, she had the same feeling for some reason, but at the time she did not know that it was her Pokémon, so she did not pay too much attention to it.

"It really makes me feel safe; I was so grateful for its help last night..."

Mingyou briefly recounted what had happened last night. After listening, Xiaozhao's tone became noticeably worried: "You need to be careful too. Running off to do something so dangerous all by yourself. I wanted to tell you this before in the Eternal Forest; you can be really reckless sometimes..."

"Is that... a compliment?"

"..."

"It seems so~"

"I really want to hit you right now... I really do."

Seeing the helpless look on Xiao Zhao's face on the screen, Mingyou laughed and said, "Alright, alright, enough joking around. You should go and get some rest. I'll take care of Yueyue Bear. Don't worry, I'll make sure it's plump and healthy!"

"Isn't the Moon Bear brown?"

"It's just a description..."

"Just kidding. I trust you a lot when it comes to taking care of the Pokémon, but like you said about me, you need to take good care of yourself too!"

Xiao Zhao's tone suddenly became serious, and she continued, "Just focus on your fruit and vegetable business in Beishang Township. Don't get involved in any dangerous situations, because... I don't want to lose a friend like you one day."

"..."

Hearing Xiao Zhao's concerned words, Mingyou pursed her lips, as if something in her heart had been touched. After a long silence, she nodded gently, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself!"

"Yes! You have to keep your word!"

Xiao Zhao smiled and encouraged him, looking very cute, like a slightly naive but reliable older sister giving instructions to a disobedient younger brother.

She then continued, "I'll probably be on holiday before Christmas, and then I'll invite Danyu and Wuli, and we'll go to Guishan Hot Springs together!"

"No problem... By the way, how's Wuli doing lately? Is she still isolating herself and not going out all the time?"

Mingyou suddenly remembered this incident. Last time, when Wuli fought him, he ran away crying before the fight even started, and they had even made a promise to fight each other.

Upon hearing this question, Xiao Zhao sighed softly and shook her head: "This... I can't tell you directly. In short, you don't need to worry too much about him. I believe Dan Yu should be able to handle his situation."

"what?"

"Alright, that's enough. The pot in the back is smoking, aren't you going to go and deal with it?"

"Oh no, I forgot!"

"You really are a worry..."

As Mingyou ran over to handle the situation, the phone was taken by Pengpeng. Xiaozhao smiled and watched her, waving and whispering.

"After all, he's just a 15-year-old kid. Suddenly taking over such a large estate, no matter how talented he is, I don't know how much pressure he'll be under... You guys should help take care of him a little, don't let him get too tired, and don't say it was me who said this."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo nodded gently, then waved goodbye and hung up the phone. However, it remembered all of Xiao Zhao's last words.

Then, turning his head to look at Mingyou, who was washing the pot, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"Hmm..."

……

(End of this chapter)